TaskForce in Bentleigh, Victoria | Community organisation

TaskForce

Locality: Bentleigh, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9532 0811

Address: 421 South Road 3204 Bentleigh, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.taskforce.org.au

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25.01.2022 We're hiring! If you're 25 or under, you could join TaskForce as our newest trainee and kickstart your career in the community sector while you complete your degree. Head to https://taskforce.org.au/get-involved/#employment to find out more

23.01.2022 New Mental Health First Aid course date! Learn skills and gain confidence to assist friends, family and others experiencing mental health problems. This course will be run remotely on Thursday December 10 and Thursday December 17 from 10AM to 12.30PM (must attend both days) PRICE: $250 per person. To book just click on the link https://taskforce.org.au/education/mental-health-first-aid/

18.01.2022 The ads make it look like easy money. A bit of harmless fun. But when it comes to gambling, you’re likely to lose more than you win. In addition to financial losses, you may experience negative effects on your mood, stress levels, relationships and general wellbeing. You may drink and smoke more and your overall satisfaction with life may diminish. It’s important to know the risks and where to get support if you’re worried about your own or someone else’s gambling. Click on the link to access help if you or someone you care about are affected by gambling https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

13.01.2022 HUGE CONGRATS to our Community Traineeships Program coordinator Robbie, who was voted a Westfield Local Hero for 2020! Big thank you to Westfield for acknowledging and rewarding the fantastic work that Robbie and the team do every single day at TaskForce. The generous prize will go towards supporting people in the program to access the essentials they need to live safe and fulfilling lives. Thank you to everyone who voted we couldn’t have done it without you! #westfieldlocalheroes

12.01.2022 With the increasing need due to COVID and its impacts on our community such as higher rates of unemployment leading to a rise in those suffering family violence, drug, alcohol, mental health and homelessness issues, the need for our support services during this period has never been greater. TaskForce is very fortunate to have an amazing, hard working Board who quickly approved a special COVID brokerage fund to enable us to assist some of our more marginalised clients during this difficult time. The brokerage fund has now assisted over 40 of our most vulnerable clients and families with items such as food, nappies, white goods, furniture, payment of bills, accommodation and even some arts and crafts to help our clients pass the time during the restrictions.

12.01.2022 This year may have had it's unique challenges, but we're proud of the work we've been able to achieve. We've supported over 5,000 people to live safer, healthier, more fulfilling lives, and have made a real difference to people in need. Here are just a few of our stats this year from our most recent annual report. You can check out more at https://taskforce.org.au/2020-annual-report/

09.01.2022 Always was, always will be. NAIDOC week is on now until this Sunday, with heaps of online events and activities to celebrate and honour the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We reckon you should check out the virtual march on Friday, exploring the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderactivism and action, but there's lots of other good stuff to get involved with. Check out the VVictorian Naidoc virtual series at https://vicnaidoc.com.au/ and go to https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events to see what else is happening! #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

08.01.2022 The 2020 Victorian Training Awards start this Monday, and our very own Tamara Eldridge is a finalist for TRAINEE OF THE YEAR! We're so proud of the amazing work she (and every single one of our trainees) has done. Tamara is now a permanent part of our ResetLife youth alcohol and drug day program and going from strength to strength. We'll find out if she wins on Thursday, but she's already a winner to us. Learn more about Tamara, and the Community Traineeships Program which got her started: https://taskforce.org.au/tamaras-story/ #VTA2020 #training

06.01.2022 Are you aged 11 - 16 or 17 - 22, and struggling with alcohol or drugs? ResetLife is a 16 week outpatient program that includes early recovery skills, relapse prevention and social supports, plus family education and individual sessions. Please contact us on 9532 0811 or email [email protected] for additional info.

05.01.2022 TaskForce is helping people get back to work! Working for Victoria has joined with the Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS) to assist people who have lost their jobs due to the economic impacts of COVID-19 to undertake a variety of roles across the community services sector. This Victorian Government initiative includes roles in employment support, counselling and youth services, community engagement, emergency and food relief, family support and support for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. If you are interested in applying for one of these vacancies click on the link and check out the 'Working for Victoria Employment Opportunities'. https://www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria We are so excited to be a part of such an exciting opportunity for our state.

04.01.2022 It's here! The 2020 TaskForce Annual Report is chock full of data, analysis and insight on the outcomes we've achieved over this turbulent year. Go to https://taskforce.org.au/2020-annual-report and learn more about the impact we've had on those most marginalised this year

04.01.2022 Tom is one of the amazing employees we've hired this year thanks to the Victorian Government's Working for Victoria program. Well done Tom!

03.01.2022 Our very own Executive Manager of Clinical Services Mel Thompson is going to be one of the guest speakers at the QCOSS COVID-19 Learning Exchange. Along with Mel will be representatives from the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria and the Victorian Council of Social Service. This virtual discussion is being held on Wednesday 2nd December 4pm - 5pm. To register click on the link http://ow.ly/lMt050CnpHJ

02.01.2022 This week is 'Trans Awareness Week', this is a time to celebrate our wonderful trans and gender diverse community. It's also the perfect, ideal time to educate ourselves and those around us about gender diversity, and the importance of being a trans ally. This week is all about coming together and celebrating our trans mates, siblings, colleagues, and friends no matter if you're starting to learn about what gender diversity means, or if you're a seasoned ally. If you'd like to find out more info click on this amazing website https://www.minus18.org.au/